Risk and Compliance Officer Reports To: Head of Risk and Compliance Job Purpose : To maintain and improve the risk and compliance framework, acting as first point of contact for non-AML risk and compliance queries. AJ Connect is thrilled to be teaming up with one of Scotland's top law firms to bring on board a Risk and Compliance Officer for their Finance department. With over 100 years of experience in delivering exceptional legal, financial, and administrative services to its clients, this prestigious firm offers an incredible opportunity for career growth Main Duties and Responsibilities Contribute to designing and maintaining the firm’s Risk and Compliance Framework and Plan, ensuring all compliance activities are captured. Regularly review and update the Compliance Plan, recommending necessary amendments. Help design controls to assess the effectiveness of firm processes and procedures. Own control testing and report results, including improvement recommendations, in monthly risk and compliance reports. Act as the main contact for data policy queries. Assist in designing processes and training for data and business continuity policies. Maintain the Data Retention Schedule, ensuring accuracy through collaboration with stakeholders. Support data breach investigations and maintain the breach log. Manage allocated data protection risk assessments. Collaborate with the Risk and Compliance team to ensure coverage of all activities. Skills, Knowledge, and Experience Experience and interest in risk and compliance, ideally within a law firm or professional services. Proactive with a positive attitude and strong organizational skills. Strong interpersonal, research, and analytical abilities. Detail-oriented with problem-solving skills and a high level of accuracy. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Support the development of positive working relationships within the firm.